Thermostat Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the thermostat cover (A), then remove the thermostat (B).
- Install the new rubber seal (C) onto the thermostat, then install thermostat and install the thermostat cover.NOTE: Install the thermostat with the pin (D) up.
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant, then bleed the air from the cooling system (see step 8).
- Clean up any spilled engine coolant.